This place is absolutely terrible no respect and consideration to people times. I had an event booked at this place from 2-6 pm they stopped the part 15 minutes earlier and wouldn't serve anyone anymore. When we talked to the bartender he said times up your guests had enough. Who is he to determine if my guests had enough or not. When speaking to the manager she said she would give a round of drinks we all waited 15 minutes or more and no one showed up. When going to discuss with the manager again she called the cops. Place is terrible horrible service wouldn't ever recommend someone to have any type of event there. Total shit show no worth a penny of your money. Bartender for event is horrible talking bad about past events he had guy doesn't deserve to work there at all. read more

My high school class held our reunion here the food was good the atmosphere was good but the bartender was extremely extremely rude and nasty we had a 2 hour open bar during the event and he was just rude to the core to everyone that came to the bar please hire a real bartender that is personable and actually likes their job read more

The best mid mashed potatoes I ever had and sliced sirloin. The penne vodka is to DIE FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

San Carlo - Caterers Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

I have had many parties at San Carlo's over the last 20 years. The food and service are always good. I have worked with Jody many times in the past and she has always been a pleasure to work with. Unfortunately, I had a repast there today and it was not the same experience. The food and service were good, but Jody was very difficult to work with. When booking a repast, it is very hard to know exactly how many people will be coming. Their policy is that you pay in advance for 80% of the total you are guaranteeing. I have no problem with that. We had people traveling from out of state so I wasn't sure exactly how many would be coming. We thought we would have somewhere between 30 and 40 people. Jody said they would only be willing to set the tables and chairs up in the room for 30 people since that was the guaranteed number. I told her we'd be happy to pay for any additional people that came that day, but, I would appreciate it if she could have additional space set up for other guests that may come. I did not want to have chaos when everyone is arriving and scrambling for chairs. I asked her if she could set up five or six tables with eight chairs at a table. She said that she cannot do that. It would be too much work for her staff. She told me that they have been burnt in the past with people requesting this and then trying not to pay for others that came. I found this very insulting since I have had so many parties here She only wanted to give the number of chairs for the people we were guaranteeing. She wanted to do three tables of 10. I explained to her that it may be difficult to have three tables of 10 since different families come with different amounts of people and it would be better for us to have more tables with more options for people to be able to sit together. She refused to do this. Today when everyone is arriving we wound up having 32 people and tables and chairs only set up for 30. That is really not a big deal since they just had to give a couple more chairs. The problem was that as I had told her there were families of 10 that wanted to sit together and we're not able to. This is a time of grieving for families and it is so disappointing that she had to make it more difficult during this time. I felt it was a simple request and having been a past customer was very disappointed that she couldn't accommodate this. I will not be going back there to host any additional parties read more

I have been to several events here, always fantastic food. The penne vodka and cavatelli & broccoli are always perfect. Interior is a little dated and tacky, but I've been to $150 a plate weddings in sought after venues with sub par food so I like the continuity of this place. read more

I've been to two catered events here, a baby shower and 50th birthday bash. There multiple party rooms and two floors. You can valet you car or go self park across the street but the self park lot is very small. Another option is to park off street but make sure you read the street signs. Because it's located at residential area, you must move your car by 10pm for most streets. Back to the restaurant...as soon as you walk inside, you can check in your coat and let the staff know which party you're looking for and they will tell you which room. The food is decent and service is good. They do have hard floors so bring your dancing shoes if you're going to hire a DJ. I had a fabulous time. I am knocking off one star because they do not have elevators so handicap guests do struggle going up and down the stairs. There is a freight elevator but it is for their staff usage only. read more

Went here for my friends bridal shower venue was very nice food was really good and the service was great! There were a lot of other events going on in other rooms and we could hear their music very clearly. read more

The venue is "grandiose" and suitable for events but the food was institutional in quality and preparation. I was offered roast beef, essentially a pile of roast beef slices covered in gravy. The potatoes were rubbery and the vegetables were just steamed and flavorless. I think it's sad that people pay $40 for this kind of meal that resembles airline food. I would not recommend this venue if your event planning includes cuisine with high standards. Service was good! read more

Just had my bridal shower there and loved it. Jodi was very accommodating and Olga and her sister did above and beyond for the service. The food was really good and they helped me carry all my stuff up to my car. Very cute place to do it in! read more

This place was awesome and on point...soon as we got their we were seated, asked what we liked to drink, coffee was ready, waiters were awesome, and food was ready to be served within ten minutes of all the family being their to eat after my great aunts funeral! The food was delicious, meat balls were yummy, salad wasn't soggy, pasta with sauce was right, egg plant parm was magnificent, chicken was good, and they even let us take food home..so their were left overs to devour lol read more

See all

Five Stars for the service and wait staff. Food was Ok. Decent catering all food. The Sangria SUCKS. I mean really TERRIBLE. Please do better than this. Why on earth would you put Cinnamon in the sangria. It's HORRIBLE. Please fix this. Not fair to offer sangria as part of your dinner package if none of the guests are going to drink it. GROSS. read more

Came to the San Carlo for a Repass Dinner. Nice room with plenty of space for us to socialize. We started with salad , cheese and crackers and sliced fruit. All were fresh and delicious. We had a buffet. Vodka aka Penne, Eggplant Parmigiana, Meatballs, Sausage and Peppers and a Chicken and lemon dish. Again, all good. Ice cream with pound cake and sliced peaches for dessert. Fine for a catered meal. Venue (including bathrooms) is clean. Employees are friendly and accommodating. read more

I was here recently for a family gathering and took some time to walk around and take a few pictures to get a sense of the place. San Carlo is a two floor catering hall that is partitioned into individual rooms, most of which seemed on the small side. They served meals buffet style and the staff was quick and helpful. The food was ok and the ambience was nice but the venue seems a bit dated. It could use some work as there are visible scuff marks and damage to most of the walls and the one bathroom looks like the one from my high school. Parking is very tight and very scarce (we parked on a side street). Honestly, I think 3 stars gets a bad rap- this place was not bad by any stretch of the imagination and it's a suitable place with plenty of opportunity for improvement. read more

See all

I have had my jobs holiday party here the past 2 yrs. We all love everything about the San carlo. First the food is excellent, very tasty n plenty. 2nd the staff is what makes it even better. They cater to you entire party, not just to me, but to all of our employees who attend. Staff Very friendly, n just nice ppl. 3rd Plenty of parking onsite. I'm glad we found this hidden gem venue. I highly recommend to all. Our company is in hudson county, but our employees want to return to this venue even tho not close for them. read more

My best friend and his fiancee got married here 2 days ago (8/2/08) and I was his best man. They had the larger rooms upstairs and it easily accomodated over 150 people. The food was actually quite good. They had lamb chops (superb!), crab cakes, fried shrimp, puff pastry asparagus, baked ziti, vegetable lasagna, deli meats, vegetables & dips, carved meat, sauteed shrimp in garlic butter sauce and much, much more and that was just the cocktail hour!! The dinner was good as well. I had the steak dinner and my better half had the chicken. The steak was tender and had a really good, flavorful gravy on it. The dance floor was large enough to accommodate us all and a good time was had by everyone there. Definitely a good place, although as one commenter wrote, the hot pink might want to be changed out for more of a neutral color. Otherwise its a great venue for a large gathering. read more

Came here for my friends birthday celebration tonight. I think there are several event rooms that you can book. Ours was, I would say, a medium/large size room that can fit 9 large tables that can seat 10 people per table, a photo booth, tables for the food, small dance floor in the center plus DJ and live band. The food was good (= 3 stars). We were served (buffet style): pasta, chicken dish, brisket, sausage, paella, roasted potatoes, green beans with shaved almonds, salad, mozzarella balls and fruit. The paella was a little salty to my taste though. At the end, they served us a plate of dessert that had cookies and different mini pastries. Along with coffee. The servers were fine. They were prompt and if anyone asked them anything (I.e. brining in extra chairs) they were very responsive. Parking is limited. I think many have to park on the street. read more

I came upon this place after being invited to my sister in law's wedding. My goodness, the food was amazing, the cocktail hour felt like it was dinner, they had steak, mushrooms, turkey, salad, Italian bread and all the fixings. The staff were amazing and they were very cordial toward the guests. The management let us hang out in the room after we came from the church about an hour earlier than the cocktail hour, it was 99 degrees outside, and nice and cool inside. All in all, this venue absolutely was amazing. Good show! read more

Terrible...pasta was overcooked...the chicken like substance they served was rubbery and looked like the inside of McDonald's chicken nuggets...even the coffee was undrinkable...i wouldn't eat here for free read more

Decor was decent- nice nothing too high end but nothing to complain about! I was here for a sweet 16 and I'm not sure if the quality of the food they put out for this package was sub-par bc of the audience and purchasing a "sweet 16" package but I thought the food (buffet) was gross. They added a sub sandwich onto the package which I think was the best thing offered. I really barely ate anything on my plate except salad. Even the antipasti had a funny taste to it, especially the mozzarella. There were chicken wings that I heard were good but I don't like wings. The hot food (standard roasted veggies, eggplant, pasta and chicken something) were really very unpleasant. 3 stars bc of venue but food would have been a 2. Make sure u taste everything being offered if u will be booking here. read more

I just found out that I have an allergy to gluten and lactose. I was attending a party at the San Carlo and called ahead to see if there would be anything that I would be able to eat. They assured me that they would prepare something that would be gluten-free and lactose-free. Well, it wasn't, and it made me sick. read more

We had our October 9, 2015 reception at the San Carlo and it was an affair to remember. Out guests are still telling us what a great wedding it was 9 months later. From our first meeting with Justine she went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. They went out of their way to do a special tasting for us to include barbecue because my husband had mentioned a special interest in that type of food. We had a cocktail style reception with a huge assortment of hot and cold foods with many different stations and things to choose from. No one left our wedding hungry. Our compliments of the chef, Justine and the entire staff of the San Carlo. read more

See all

We had our son's college graduation party at this restaurant in June and there are not enough words to express how impressed we were with the service, food and overall experience. We booked our party with Gina who is simply amazing!! She always made us feel as if we were her only customers -- anything we asked, she delivered. The room was absolutely beautiful and if this wasn't enough -- the food was the talk of the night. Our guests could not get over how much food they were given and they raved about the overall quality of the food as well. We had two guests with food allergies and they were able to accommodate them as well. I would not hesitate to book another event -- it was first class all the way!!! read more

As a party planner my self, I felt completely taken care of and that the staff knew exactly what they were doing and the event went incredibly smoothly. They had amazing staff, and were incredibly accommodating. Lori, Paula and bartender Ezio made the party absolutely perfect! Would definitely recommend this place for your next event! read more

We had our daughter's first birthday party here. From the start, the people who work here were very helpful and courteous. The food was pretty damn good, and the staff attending the party was awesome. The price was very fair. That wast the second event we had there. My wife also had her baby shower here too. I highly recommend this place. read more

This is what fine dining is about. Presidents have eaten here. Expect the best because it is the best. If you're poor, save up for it and enjoy that special night. It's worth it. read more

If I could honestly give this business a 0 I would....we recently had our schools 8th grade graduation party here and the way the owner treated us was appalling and beyond disgusting....he treated us like garbage...we will NEVER EVER have a school event here again...please pass the word around....it was awful! I honestly can't believe this man is in business... read more

If you value your coat , you may not want to check it because the coat check girl got the stubs mixed up and refused to give my husband and me our coats, even after I identified them ! Finally after watching her go through the coat rack 3 times and not finding a match for the coat check stubs, she went to get help. That's when hubby and I grabbed our coats which we clearly identified and ran out the door ! I have never seen anything like this happen before. Avoid this place, if you can ! read more

Came to San Carlo for a family event for which we had our own room. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and all of the staff were attentive and friendly. There was plenty of room for everyone to move around and for the kids to play. The food was served buffet style, starting with salad, bread, cheese and fruit. The main course was penne vodka, eggplant parm, meatballs and sausage with onions and peppers. Everything looked delicious, but really was just ok. Most of the food just lacked flavor, the eggplant was overly mushy and the bread definitely not fresh. read more

I will never recommend this establishment to anyone. We recently had a graduation party for our children. I will say the food was good, however, candy bar provided was pathetic for the price we paid. The biggest issue is the owner of the establishment and his treatment of the patrons. We had a minor issue with chaperones that turned into an all out verbal war. The way this owner spoke to us was utterly disgusting and completely unprofessional. We are a group of local parents and residents who have given this establishment many, many years of business. The demeaning and patronizing manner in which he spoke to us was completely unacceptable and overshadowed anything positive about our experience there. The owner was much more concerned with making a profit off of us, rather than providing good service. Never again will we have an event at this establishment. read more

The food was not that great but the staff was very nice and helpful. But there was a terrible smell of mold and mildew as we entered the facility on 6/28/14. I wound up getting sick and a few other people had asthma attacks as we were there and left a little earlier than they would have liked to. read more

After having a graduation dinner this past weekend at the San Carlo, I can officially say that I am very impressed and truly has a wonderful experience at this venue. The staff was wonderful from planning the little details to making sure everything was on point that day. Every single one of the guests attending the party had nothing but great things to say about the San Carlo, and everyone was very pleased with the food. My family is full of critics when it comes to food, and everyone found the food to be delicious and the portions to be great. Also the staff was very good at making sure to refill drinks at each table promptly. Overall I cannot thank the San Carlo enough for making my graduation dinner such a success, and I would definitely have another party here without even thinking twice. read more

This place really sucks. We left 20 dollars of change in our vehicle in the valet parking and when we retrieved our car, it was gone. We sent a mail to the restaurant but they never responded to us. Do not leave your car there! The food is okay at best although the service is not so good. The waiters take too long and this is not a friendly place. read more

How anyone can pass this off as Italian food is beyond me. We were there for a gathering this weekend and what a disappointment-truly taken a nosedive. read more

The staff here is VERY RUDE, no manners whatsoever, especially Justina and the older gentleman. Trying to work with them for arranging an event and they hang up on you if they feel they've spent too much time on you already. We tried to order extra food for an event a week in advance and they wouldn't even let us order more food and they said the event was "just a shower" and not worth any extra time on their part to even answer any questions on the phone that we had and they "already spent too much time" on an event that wasn't very important. They make it clear they need no one's business. They have no problem hanging up on paying customers. Yes, we called with questions regarding our event and they HUNG UP on us. If you are considering planning an event here I highly recommend that you go ANYWHERE else. Not to mention that the parking lot hasn't been paved in a hundred years and the decor on the inside is outdated. read more

I was dreading going to another awards dinner after a very long day at work. I had never been to the San Carlo but thought it would be slop on a plate, I was wrong! The food was actually very good! Staff couldn't of been better! I could not believe how hard they worked! Very attentive to all our needs! Thanks San Carlo for making my dreaded awards dinner into a very pleasant event! Everything was wonderful! read more

came here for my daughters wedding the food was absolutely disgusting you can tell it was reheated. The mozzarella balls were severed on the buffet table and you can tell one was bitten in! Don't trust this place. They reuse read more

so when are they going to get their elevator fixed. i recently attended a repast in a room downstairs. it seems every time i go to this location the elevator "is not working". food was fine but they overcharged my in-law. i counted the room twice for him and gave him the number. the san remo counted the number of chairs set up and charged him for 3 extra people. he was so involved with the loss of a loved one that he did not say anything. if you go there, make sure you watch out for the overcharge. read more

Very disappointed. Went here for an event and was suggested by a few people to host my bridal shower here that had parties here as well. The party was enjoyable food was good but the office help was not so great. I was so excited to go in and speak to someone about booking a party here just to be let down and discouraged. I was told to speak to Justina but she was busy and someone suggested to speak to Justine. They closed at 5 and it was about 4:45 so We walked in and spoke to Justine. I was asked what we were looking for when we said a bridal shower. She said okay and took out menus. I already new the menus because I looked on there website. She asked if we had a date in mind and I said no we were open to dates and she looks rather annoyed that she had a look up and find out what they had available. I asked her if the price was negotiable because she said they had one package which is not what they showed online. They had three packages and we were inbetween the two. We were asking all the questions and she was just sitting there asking them and not being of help at all, please keep in mind we were standing we were not even asked to sit down. We were told that the $12.95 packages were only for a repass or quick brunch even though it did not say that ANYWHERE on the site. After being told the prices are already cheap and theres nothing they could do we just left frustrated. I've been in customer service for years and I just booked a wedding and I have never been treated like that before. When you're in event planning you should be happy and excited and make a person excited and want to be book at your place and we were far from that. Needless to say I don't care how great your food is or how nice the place is ( which is not wow anyways) I'm not going to book somewhere where don't feel appreciated or my business is not wanted. read more